Ok, so chez Spice Mogul we are just a little obsessed with gin. Why, you may ask? It’s certainly not the most popular of spirits. People seem to lean much more to fancy schmancy vodkas when looking for a kick. The really great thing about gin is its amazing food friendly qualities. And we are not talking a bout delicacy and nuance here as with an aged Bordeaux or Burgundy, we’re talking strong flavors and some pretty intense palate cleansing capabilities. Heavily seasoned dishes like a Madras Curry or our Bangkok Curry recipe cry out for a beverage that can keep up and not be over powered. Let’s face it, it’s hard to compliment a highly seasoned and highly spiced dish, but something needs to get in there to compliment the flavors , cleanse your palate and keep you going back for another bite. Enter the gin martini. Its cool, crisp blend of juniper and other botanicals compliments everything from Indian curries to steaks and iceberg lettuce salads (with blue cheese dressing of course).
So next time you enjoy a full flavored, spicy dish, instead of reaching for a beer or glass of Reisling, shake yourself a nice dry martini instead and enjoy an even bigger party in your mouth.
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Matt & I are both big fans of gin. There are some really tasty organic gins from Oregon – one of our favorites in Organic Nation. Thanks for the idea with pairing it with curries!
My favorite image of Spice Mogul consuming gin is the throwing-back-the-martini-as-she-grips-the-glass Margo Channing tribute in All About Eve
We have not even *begun* to discuss how to drink gin! Stay tuned.